[1]While sounding supportive, Gov. Christie has vetoed a bill that would have brought legalized gambling over the Internet to New Jersey. Christie said he would sign it if it had a 10-year trial period and a higher tax rate on casinos. He wants tax on winning raised from 10 percent to 15 percent. Nevada and Delaware have legalized online betting. It was the second time Christie has vetoed an online gaming bill.

The Governor’s demands don’t sound too unreasonable. You would think that the Legislature would be able to get this done.

#2 Comment By Jony On February 8, 2013 @ 4:20 pm

So much for helping business in NJ. Oops the tax wasnt high enough for the Fat Guy.online gambling has been around for years, just another opportunity for NJ to be ahead of everyone else blown by our “leaders”. So much for the land of the free when some idiot in Trenton can tell me what I can and can not do in my own home.

#3 Comment By So.Prano On February 8, 2013 @ 5:40 pm

Pretty funny – One paper says approves (with caveats), BI says VETOED. Fact of the matter is that it was CONDITIONALLY Vetoed, and the sponsor has already said he would accept the governor changes, so . . . it will be law.

#4 Comment By dentss@yahoo.com On February 8, 2013 @ 6:10 pm

New Jersey has the lowest gambling tax in the nation ……

#5 Comment By Bob Ingle On February 8, 2013 @ 7:39 pm

A conditional veto is a veto. And don’t come here with your caps and links (removed) unless you want to be dispatched to the spam filter. Otherwise, don’t let the doorknob hit your butt on the way out. How funny is that?

#6 Comment By Tracey On February 9, 2013 @ 12:28 am

I am not sure I understand the Governor’s logic here. Lower tax rates mean more for capital investment which equates to more jobs. At a time when the casinos are hurting, I hope that they can work together to find some kind of compromise.

#7 Comment By Bannedforever? On February 9, 2013 @ 12:07 pm

Being a conservative, I feel that the promotion of gambling is wrong. With that being said, I’m also a fiscal conservative and I do understand that folks are going to gamble and if they can’t do it here they’re going to do it somewhere. It might as well be here where the state gets the additional revenue. Yes, the casinos are hurting but look at all the added revenue they’re getting. Look at the higher tax rate as a sin tax.

#8 Comment By Darlene Motto On February 10, 2013 @ 11:32 am

I think it is a mistake on the governors part…. if there is a chance for NJ to make money that is really needed.